Public Policy Schools in Wisconsin

196 Public Policy students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Public Policy is the 179th most popular major in the state out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Wisconsin

Public Policy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	163
Master’s Degree	33

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a public policy major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public policy majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

• Asian: 8.7%
• Black or African American: 4.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
• White: 72.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
• Other Races: 6.6%

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Wisconsin

14,330 people in the state and 740,490 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public policy.

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a public policy grad in the state is $77,990, compared to a typical salary of $99,480 nationwide.

Most Popular Public Policy Programs in WI

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Public Policy Careers in WI

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title	WI Job Growth	WI Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers	15%	$98,600
Education Professors	5%	$73,510

Related Majors in Wisconsin

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public policy.

Major	Annual Graduates in WI
Human Services	132
Public Administration	91
Other Public Administration	4
Community Organization & Advocacy	2

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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